Jon Stewart Rips Into Trump’s ‘Great Gatsby’-Themed Party Amid the Government Shutdown: ‘Let-Them-Eat-Cake Optics’
Update: 2025-11-04
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Jon Stewart criticizes former President Donald Trump for hosting a lavish Great Gatsby-themed party while millions of Americans faced the risk of losing their SNAP food benefits. Stewart highlights the party's extravagance and the wrong message it sent, sparking frustration and disbelief among those affected. He also touches on other topics, such as Trump's approval of a financial boost to Argentina and a Lincoln bathroom renovation, raising concerns about let-them-eat-cake optics and a lack of transparency from the White House. Stewart's sharp critique underscores deeper anxieties about leadership and empathy in times of crisis.
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